Northern Left, Green parties gain ground in European elections as far-right parties drop

(MENAFN) Official results and opinion polls from Sunday's European elections in the Nordic countries reveal significant gains for left-leaning and Green parties, while far-right parties experienced declines.

In Finland, the Left Alliance party celebrated substantial progress, securing 17.3 percent of the votes, marking a four-point increase compared to 2019. Left Alliance leader Lee Anderson expressed astonishment at the outcome, stating, "I never dreamed of such numbers." The party's success translates into three seats in the European Parliament, a notable increase from its previous representation of one seat. Conversely, the far-right "Finns Party," which is part of the government coalition, saw its popularity wane, garnering 7.6 percent of the votes, down by 6.2 percent from the previous elections. Sebastian Tinkinen, who secured the party's sole seat, acknowledged the setback, describing it as a "wake-up call."

Meanwhile, in Sweden, the Green Party experienced a surge in support, earning 15.7 percent of the votes, reflecting a 4.2-point increase. The Left Party also made gains, rising by four points to secure 10.7 percent of the votes. Conversely, the far-right Sweden Democrats experienced a decline, dropping 1.4 points to 13.9 percent. Despite these shifts, the Social Democrats maintained their lead position with 23.1 percent of the votes.

The results indicate a shifting political landscape in the Nordic region, with left-leaning and Green parties making strides while far-right parties face setbacks. These developments underscore evolving voter sentiments and preferences in the region. 

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